What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Receptionist position at Northwestern Mutual?
General Responsibilities
The responsibility of the Office Administrator is to serve as the primary contact for customers and policy owners and assist with work as needed. Specific responsibilities include but will not be limited to:
· Greet visitors and direct them appropriately
· Answer, screen and record telephone calls
· Maintain telephone system and agency directory
· Train new personnel on how to use the phone system
· Process incoming and outgoing mail; deliver outgoing mail to Post Office
· Maintain the reception area
· Make copies, send and distribute faxes and maintain copy and fax machines
· Maintain inventory and order office supplies as needed
· Answer basic policy owner/policy benefit questions
· Act as administrative support for financial representatives/staff as needed
· Complete and/or assist with projects as assigned by the Office Manager
· Cross-train in other support roles
Qualifications:
It is recommended that the Office Administrator has the following qualifications:
· Basic computer and Microsoft Office experience
· Multi-line phone experience preferred
· Filing skills
· Customer service experience strongly preferred
· Ability to handle detailed work with high degree of accuracy
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Experience in problem-solving
· High level of organizational skills
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Professional office skills
· Ability to take independent action to make sound decisions
· Ability to multi-task
· Ability to be flexible and open-minded.
· Ability to work effectively with people at all levels
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20